The assessment process is the basis for developing property values and is the tool for equalizing the distribution of the tax burden.

The County Appraiser is responsible for discovering, listing and valuing all property within Dickinson County in an equal and uniform manner. Each year the Appraiser must review recent real estate sales and consider local economic conditions in determining the “fair market value” of the property, as it exists January 1st.

Each Year the cost of local services is spread across the value of taxable property. (Local budgets / assessed value of taxable property = mill levy)The statewide school mill levy is 20 mills ($20 for ever $1000 assessed value). County appraisers are responsible for uniformly and accurately valuing all property each year. That way, all citizens fairly share in supporting the cost of local services. Local services include police and fire protection, roads, parks, public, health services and schools.

As a property owner and taxpayer, you have specific rights and responsibilities in the assessment process. 

Note: Some properties such as churches, farm grain storage and some taxing entities are exempt from property taxes. The Application of Tax Exemption before the Board of Tax Appeals of the State of Kansas is available online or from the Appraiser’s office.